Park Maintenance Manager

City of Farmers Branch•Farmers Branch, TX

About The Position

The Park Maintenance Manager directly supervises, trains, and assists assigned staff across park and landscape maintenance functions, including landscape design and implementation, turf management, special events, athletic fields, irrigation, chemical applications, playgrounds, tennis courts, litter control, park facilities, and mowing operations. The position also performs administrative and management duties consistent with department and City goals, as well as assigned projects and other duties. The manager oversees maintenance crews and schedules; maintains attendance and project records; prepares reports, quotes, and bids; coordinates safety training; ensures supplies and equipment are available and maintained safely; and supports special events and projects. The role serves as a liaison to residents, City staff, vendors, contractors, sports leagues, and volunteers, including providing professional recommendations on turf, landscape, athletic field, chemical application, and pest management concerns. Responsibilities also include playground safety inspections and review of plans and documents for major construction projects. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Work is primarily outdoors, with frequent exposure to weather, noise, and dust, and requires mobility in a field environment and the ability to work with moderately heavy materials. Flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required, as may standby duty.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in park maintenance or a related field.
At least 3 years of progressive supervisory experience.
Knowledge of park and landscape maintenance, including landscape installation, mowing, turf management, athletic field preparation, litter control, and maintenance of facilities, playgrounds, and tennis courts.
Knowledge of plant selection and care, irrigation installation and repair, pest identification and management, and safe chemical selection, application, handling, and storage.
Knowledge of safe outdoor work practices, equipment operation, chemical applications, playground inspections, hazard identification, accident documentation, and corrective action.
Knowledge of crew supervision, work assignments, employee training, performance evaluation, attendance reporting, and City personnel policies.
Knowledge of maintenance and project scheduling, equipment care, inventory control, City purchasing procedures, and preparation of quotes and bids.
Ability to plan and schedule daily, seasonal, and project work; assign crews and equipment; and adjust assignments to changing needs and conditions.
Ability to train and coach employees, monitor work quality and productivity, and provide performance feedback.
Ability to assess turf, landscape, irrigation, and athletic field conditions and recommend practical corrective measures.
Ability to use standard office software and applicable City systems to maintain records, track supplies and costs, and prepare reports and correspondence.
Ability to calculate material quantities, chemical application rates, labor and equipment needs, and cost estimates.
Ability to communicate clearly and resolve service concerns professionally with residents, sports league officials, City staff, vendors, contractors, and volunteers.
Ability to supervise staff, apply established procedures and policies, prioritize work, and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to inspect parks, playgrounds, facilities, and equipment; identify unsafe conditions or deficiencies; document findings; and arrange corrective action.
Ability to read and interpret landscape and irrigation plans, construction documents, equipment instructions, and chemical labels.
Ability to coordinate projects, contractors, vendors, volunteers, and staff support for special events.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed, and perform standby duty.
Ability to work in a field environment with mobility demands and continuous outdoor work.
Valid Class C driver's license at the time of employment and maintained throughout employment.
Must obtain one of the listed certifications within the first six months of employment: Irrigation License, Texas Certified Nursery Professional (TCNP), Certified Professional Turf Grass Manager (CPTM), or NRPA Playground Safety Inspector Certification.
Position is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide License; alternatively, the license must be obtainable within six months of employment.
One of the following certifications, to be obtained within the first six months of employment: Irrigation License, Texas Certified Nursery Professional (TCNP), Certified Professional Turf Grass Manager (CPTM), or NRPA Playground Safety Inspector Certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, assist, and assign work to staff in park and landscape maintenance.
Perform administrative and management duties consistent with department and City goals.
Maintain daily and semi-monthly attendance records and reporting.
Prepare project reports and maintain accurate project, purchasing, attendance, and incident records.
Investigate and document accidents, graffiti, and vandalism, and communicate follow-up needs.
Ensure chemicals, equipment, products, and plant materials are ordered and available; monitor equipment maintenance and safety.
Prepare quotes and bids and follow City purchasing procedures.
Develop daily, seasonal, project, and maintenance schedules; assign crews and equipment and adjust work as needed.
Administer or coordinate monthly Parks Division safety training.
Provide staff support for special events and projects and ensure quality customer service.
Liaise with residents, City staff, vendors, contractors, sports league officials, and volunteers regarding maintenance and service needs.
Meet with residents and sports league officials to assess turf, landscape, chemical application, athletic field, and pest management issues and provide professional recommendations.
Coordinate and facilitate volunteer groups performing park-related tasks.
Manage projects and perform other assigned administrative duties.
Perform playground safety inspections and arrange timely corrective action for unsafe conditions or maintenance deficiencies.
Review plans and documents for major construction projects, including landscape and irrigation plans and operational maintenance needs.
Assess turf, landscape, irrigation, and athletic field conditions and recommend corrective measures.
Monitor supplies and equipment, anticipate replenishment or replacement needs, and use staff time, materials, and equipment efficiently.